May 2 through 4, Acoustic Americana Music Guide, 2009

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JOIN IN the global events for PETE SEEGER’S 90th BIRTHDAY, with a pair of musicial celebrations in the L.A. area on SUNDAY, both FREE! One at Noon, one at 2 pm! Check the listings!
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Yes, it’s true -
There are more ACOUSTIC AMERICANA / ACOUSTIC RENAISSANCE music performances EVERY week in the Los Angeles area than the COMBINED TOTAL of ALL OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC!
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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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First week for May …
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MAY 2 through 4, 2009 EVENTS
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Updated May 2, 2009; recurring events are included.
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WELCOME! And after reading this little section of relevant stray facts, if you feel lost or mystified about any of this, write to us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com
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THIS is the place for acoustic music that’s REAL MUSIC, from blues-to-bluegrass-to-borderlands, Cajun-to-cowboy-to-Celtic-to-Cape-Breton-to-Quebecois, new-old-trad-alt-post folk, and the exciting artists of today’s acoustic renaissance! People who love real music tend to love all real music. So, yes, we do include listings for many classical music performances. (When is a fiddle a violin? We’ll leave that to you.)
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We are, of course, true to the nature of live acoustic music, “keeping it real.” So, if you’re looking for that Britney Lohan sh-thump-thud, revolving-door-rehab, pop-tart-du-jour junk that infests the radio and is recorded one note at a time, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
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Here you will find news of live performances of acoustic music and musicians, events that we know you’ll enjoy attending. We include festivals everywhere, and provide a comprehensive guide to concerts, club gigs, coffeehouse performances, and more in the Los Angeles region, from Santa Barbara to Orange County. The Guide includes musicians’ workshops, music conferences, seminars, panel discussions, and more.
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This is the “big half” of what we publish. The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE and the ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS post separately. The latest edition of the NEWS, published April 15, is available at
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/04/news-acoustic-americana-music-news.html
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IF YOU USED A SPECIFIC URL to reach this edition of the Guide, and more than a few days have passed since the date it posted, THERE MAY BE A NEWER EDITION. Use the basic url - http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com - and check the side bar on the left to look for THE MOST RECENT GUIDE, with its detailed calendar of events.
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FUTURE MONTHS are published separate from the current month. If you’re looking for “long looks ahead,” remember they may get buried under updates to the current month; use the list and tabs to the left for guidance. And we occasionally post a Guide / calendar of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.)” events, for those great festivals and special happenings in other parts of the country, and to help everyone include music with travel plans.
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THE MOST RECENT NEWS FEATURES, as well as other recent news posts that are often still relevant, are always available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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WHAT’S IN THE NEWS THAT WE COVER? Our latest news features always include things of interest to acoustic music fans AND artists (musicians and songwriters). Topics include trends in the industry, radio, internet radio, music conferences, artists who have recently won awards and recognitions, charity benefits, festival lineups and booking information, our picks for on-line music videos, music-related books, things that are fun to know, and more – but NEVER any “who’s-sleeping-with-who” gossip crap. (That’s YOUR business, and it’s not the public’s business just because you work in show biz.) Current and recent news editions are found at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com. Old archived editions are on the myspace page (www.myspace.com/laacoustic), accessible by using the “View All” and the “older entries” button and scrolling all the way back to when acoustic music happened because dinosaurs got rambunctious.
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UPDATES TO THE CURRENT MONTH’S GUIDE / CALENDAR are made at least weekly, because MORE acoustic and folk-Americana music events get booked into a vast number of venues, with more added all the time. And, we include events as we learn of them from artists, presenters, venues, festivals, workshop presenters, etc.
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FUTURE EVENTS are currently posted past mid-2009, and will soon go farther than that.
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RECURRING EVENTS include residencies, series, showcases, and open mics, and all these are numerous in the Southern California acoustic music universe. We generally add them to the Guide’s calendar one week at a time, as dates approach, because there are so many of them, AND because it gives us a chance to learn who is playing.
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GETTING YOUR GIG LISTED: We welcome your feedback, and news of your acoustic Americana music shows (send us gig notices in our format, please; see any listed show for an example) please DON’T expect us to re-type info that you have locked into a jpg – send us plain text, so we can work with it! Send to us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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WE’RE ON BLOGSPOT.COM after a long presence on MySpace, because that site now accepts only short posts. The Guide is waaaay too comprehensive to fit anywhere that imposes limitations. We began posting to Blogspot in early 2008.
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Our MYSPACE PAGE (www.myspace.com/laacoustic) has current news of the syndicated “Tied to the Tracks” radio show, and what’s happening with its TV counterpart. And it’s where you can find archived Acoustic Americana Music News editions published prior to Spring, 2008.
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PLEASE DO COMMUNICATE WITH US about anything related to the Acoustic Americana Music Guide and / or the Acoustic Americana Music News, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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PLEASE DON’T send us anything through myspace email. It’s esoteric, it cannot be auto-forwarded into a “real” email account, and we just can’t keep up with it. (Myspace “friends” are great, and we DO welcome you there!) But, communicate through email only at the above address. And, yes, we get HUNDREDS of emails every week, so please give us as much advance notice as possible for your event!
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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It’s MAY…
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The name of the month, MAY, and the number of days it contains have a curiously mixed history. The name goes back to “Maia,” the goddess of “growth and increase.” But some contend it was named for the older branch of the Roman Senate, the Majores or Maoires. (Sounds suspiciously sexist to us: a bunch of old guys vs. a goddess of increase?) The number of days in May has varied from 22 to 30 to today’s 31. Regardless of the thing about their Senate, ancient Romans associated the month with flowers, fertility, and the rich bounty of nature.
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MAY 2 through 4, 2009 EVENTS (yes, yes, yes, MUCH more later…)
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IN THIS EDITION: Look for our popular “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks, plus NEW, just for musicians, our “PICK OF THE WEEK FOR ARTISTS,” spotlighting the best workshops, seminars, and more!
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Recurring events are included in this edition.
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Some added events today since we first published…
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Saturday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are the Ojai Storytelling Festival (Fri-Sun), Berkley Hart at 7 pm, the Capitol Steps at 8 pm, and the second of two long sold-out “Hidden Love” benefit concerts for Peter Case, at 8 pm.
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There are “PICK-OF-THE-WEEK-EVENTS-FOR ARTISTS” at 10 am and 1 pm…
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This WEEKEND’S LOCAL FESTIVALS:
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Sat & Sun, May 2 & 3:
10 am-6 pm annual “REDONDO BEACH PIER ART & JAZZ FESTIVAL” on the Redondo Beach Pier. Free admission.
FESTIVAL LINE UP:
Saturday, May 2:
10-11 am The JazzAmerica Tentette conducted by Richard Simon
Noon-2 pm The Swingsations
2-4 pm Mark Shapiro & El Blamo
4-6 pm Thelonious Dub
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Sunday, May 3:
10 am-Noon Abe Lagrimas, Jr. (ukulele) & Yohei Nakamura (guitar)
Noon-2 pm Mark Fitchett
2-4 pm Karl Grossman & Camino Rio
4-6 pm Scott Martin Trio
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Sat, May 2:
CANCELLED, due to reconstruction at the venue: Noon-4:30 pm Annual “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HERITAGE FAIRE” with THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS, and others, at Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 Bixby Hill Rd, Long Beach 90815; 562-431-3541; www.rancholosalamitos.com. Free.
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Sat, May 2 (Thu-Sun, Apr 30-May 3); in Ojai:
10th Annual “OJAI STORYTELLING FESTIVAL” at Libbey Bowl, Ojai; Info & tix, 805-646-8907 or www.ojaistoryfest.org. Tix at the Libbey Bowl Ticket Center, in front of the tennis courts in Libbey Park, at Signal St & Ojai Av, Ojai. “The Ojai festival is to storytelling what Sundance is to film. If it's rare and magical and quirky, you'll find it at this wondrous gem of a festival.” - Carmen Deedy, acclaimed storyteller and author.
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With storytellers JIM COGAN, DONALD DAVIS, GLENIS REDMOND, SCOTT AINSLIE, LELAND FAULKNER, CARMEN DEEDY, NIALL DE BÚRCA, PETER COOK, “and lots of special surprises.” Bios available on event website.
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“The Ojai Storytelling Festival has it all: entertaining, nationally known storytellers, wonderful organization and the ideal location to sit out under the oaks and hear stories that will move you, make you laugh and remind you it is great to be alive.” - David Holt, Storyteller and Grammy Award-winning musician.
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Ojai was the place chosen by film director FRANK CAPRA as Shangri-La for his film, “Lost Horizon,” and few places can lay claim to a storytelling pedigree that compares to that. Imagine sitting beneath ancient oaks at the famed Libbey Bowl and listening to some of the world’s finest storytellers. It’s the Ojai Storytelling Festival, celebrating its 10th year with an international lineup of storytellers “guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat and thoroughly entertained,” reads their promo. It continues, “You’ll hear tales filled with uproarious comedy, high adventure and drama told with music, movement and even magic. With a menu of stories that will appeal to families all the way to spicy tales for adults, the Ojai Storytelling Festival truly offers something for everyone. You won’t believe what you’ll hear. It’s not just a festival, it’s an experience.”
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Sat & Sun, May 2 & 3:
24th annual “UCLA POW WOW” Native American cultural event, very open to all peoples, on the UCLA Campus in Westwood. Call for info, 310-206-7513.
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Sat, May 2; in the OC:
“SOKA UNIVERSITY’S ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL” on the campus in Aliso Viejo, CA. Held the first Sat of May, celebrating the anniversary of SUA’s dedication on May 3, 2001. The Festival is part of Orange County’s Imagination Celebration (www.ocimaginationcelebration.org) and features international food, dance, music, street painting, art, ceramic sales and demonstrations, student project presentations, ceramic demonstrations, games, inflatable rides and over 100 non-profit and business exhibitors. Over 600 volunteer international musicians and dancers perform on three stages throughout the day. Attendees are encouraged to wear international attire and to celebrate their own heritage. Admission is FREE to encourage family participation. Parking is $10 on campus and free at off-campus shuttle stops. 4800 people attended in 2008. All proceeds from the International Festival go to the SUA Education Fund. Info, www.soka.edu/festival
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Sat & Sun, May 2 & 3:
ON HIATUS THIS YEAR: SEE YOU IN 2010! - 10 am-9:30 pm 29th Annual “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” at Sycamore School, 225 W 8th St Claremont; info, 909-624-2928; www.myspace.com/claremontfolkfestival. Lineup and info when we have it. For now, here’s some history: In 1970, a small group of dulcimer players began meeting in Memorial Park in Claremont. They established the annual Dulcimer Festival that grew quickly and soon became known as the Claremont Folk Festival. In 1979, the group formalized into the Claremont Spring Folk Festival forming its own non-profit organization under the auspices of the Folk Music Center Museum’s Articles of Incorporation. After 26 years, the Festival has dropped the "Spring" to become once again the Claremont Folk Festival. The Festival is supported by fund raising efforts, donations, and sponsors in order to continue the Folk Music Center and Folk Music Center Museum's nearly 50 years of bringing sensational musical talent to the Claremont community.
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NOTE: the first “L.A. ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL” is June 6 & 7 on Santa Monica Pier, and it’s the perfect replacement for this year’s absence of both the Claremont Folk Festival and the CTMS Summer Solstice Festival. The L.A. Acoustic Music Festival has a wonderful lineup! Check it out and buy tix at www.laacousticmusicfestival.com
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Here are some interesting “Out-of-Town” events:
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Sat & Sun, May 2 & 3; in Arizona:
Annual “TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL” in Presidio Park, Tucson. BOB MALONE plays at 5 pm. An excellent free event with many fine folk acts.
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May 2 (Fri-Sun, Apr 30-May 3); in Texas:
“MAYFEST” in Fort Worth, TX, is a four-day family festival featuring live music, dancing food and beverage. Free children's area offering 25 things for children to make.
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Sat, May 2 (Fri-Mon, May 1-4); in Mexico:
“BAJA OFF THE GRID” MAYDAY RETREAT led by AMY CLARKE, “for anyone in L.A. for the ASCAP ‘I Create Music Expo,’ ‘the MUSExpo,’ etc., Gaia Grove has a creative, spiritual retreat if enough wish to attend.” Info at www.bajaoffthegrid.com and http://mysticalmaydayretreat.eventbrite.com. Contact Amy at gaiagrove@gmail.com to reserve space. She says, “only a 4 hour scenic coastal drive from L.A.”
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Sat, May 2 (Fri-Sun, May 1-3); in Kansas:
“PRAIRIE ROSE CHUCK WAGON FESTIVAL” in Benton, Kansas, has a Friday night show, and runs all day Saturday and Sunday; tix & info, 316-778-2000.
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Sat, May 2 (Fri-Mon, May 1-4); in Ireland:
“BALLYDEHOB INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL” in the heart of West Cork, Ireland.
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Sat, May 2 (Fri-Sun, May 1-3); in Louisiana:
Annual “BREAUX BRIDGE CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Info, and tantalizing things to make you wish you were there, at www.bbcrawfest.com.
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Sat, May 2; in Delaware:
76th annual “OLD DOVER DAYS FESTIVAL” in Dover, the Capital City of Delaware, the First State. Event features 150 arts and crafts, food festival, maypole dancing, huge parade, museum open houses, re-enactments, live musical performances, pancake breakfast, more.
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SATURDAY’S L.A. AREA EVENTS: here are the club gigs, coffeehouse shows, concerts, and all kinds o’ things… (the local FESTIVALS are already listed, ahead of this!)
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Sat; recurring:
8-10:30 am FREE ACOUSTIC CONCERT at Strings Music Store, 146 N Glendora Av, Ste 101, Glendora 91741; 626-914 4100. Sometimes featuring VIN FIZ FLYER. Another in a series of MORNING concerts. Free entertainment, tips only, in a great place, with nice people and good music. Vin Fiz Flyer tells us, “Old town Glendora is a kinda sleepy small Midwest town plopped into Southern California. These early morning concerts sound like a wacky idea, but they’re well-attended by musicians as well as music lovers! A car club meets at the Cafe next door every Saturday for breakfast, and they park their assorted ‘babies’ out front for you to peruse too. Come on by and start your weekend out right.” Check with venue to see if there is a concert scheduled for today.
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Sat, May 2; a “PICK-OF-THE-WEEK-FOR-ARTISTS” event:
10 am-1 pm “ARTS TUNE-UP” in Whittier offers “free arts advice for individual artists and arts organizations,” at the Senior Center in Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Rd, Whittier 90604. Individual artists and small budget organizations can benefit from free expert advice and information on various aspects of arts management at Even though the event is free, it is recommended that participants register via SurveyMonkey, at www.surveymonkey.com/atuwhittier09. Ample free parking is available.
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Sat, repeats every week:
11 am-12:30 pm “PACIFIC SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” with G. F. MLELY, at Theater & Cabaret, 1535 Termino Av, Long Beach 90804. Info, Billie Kalua, songwriters@jazcraft.net or 562-494-9627. Ongoing, began Mar 31, 2007. $15 per workshop, minimum 4 workshops payable in advance; pre-registration required.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-1 pm “UNSIGNED MUSIC SHOW” on WPMD with TEE-M and MIKE STARK is “a genre-busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on.” On the web at http://wpmd.org. Mike and TEE-M spin CDs 11 am-noon “from cutting-edge indie artists and bands,” (acoustic and electric) then welcome guests at noon, usually for all-acoustic live performances. The show rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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Sat, May 2; a “PICK-OF-THE-WEEK-FOR-ARTISTS” event:
1-4 pm “CREATIVE SONG WRITING WORKSHOP” with MICHAEL FLEMING (New West), in the Wells Fargo Theater, at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000.
Admission to the workshop includes museum admission, so come early and enjoy the current “Sparkle & Twang” exhibit on the history of country music.
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About the workshop, the Western Music Association, sponsor of the event, says, “Join us for an in depth look at the philosophy and approach to creative songwriting as seen through the eyes of award winning songwriter, Mike Fleming. Mike grew up in Colorado where he developed his performing and songwriting skills in theater and music. He has been described by reviewers as ‘a creative and perceptive songwriter’ whose work is ‘among the most innovative in Western Music.’ Mike has won the Academy of Western Artists Will Rogers - Best Western Swing Song award for ‘Sometimes This Old Cowboy Gets the Blues,’ and the 1997 WMA ‘Song of the Year’ and 1998 AWA ‘Best Song’ with co-writer, Les Buffham, for ‘Below the Kinney Rim.’ His band, NEW WEST, won the 1999 ‘Will Rogers Award’ for ‘Best Western Group.’ The last hour of the workshop will encourage participants to present a song in progress or a finished piece for an objective look at their work. Feel free to bring your instrument and please bring a lyric sheet along.”
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To register, call Marilyn Tuttle 818-365-8709. All proceeds from the workshop series benefit the California Chapter of the Western Music Association; more at www.westernmusic.org. Workshop fee (includes museum admission) is $25.
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Sat, May 2:
1 pm CITY FRITTER, KILLING CASSANOVA, & THE WEST OF WAYLAND BAND play Happy Trail, in the heart of Topanga Canyon. CITY FRITTER has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.cityfritter.com. It’s “MAYDAY!” A fundraiser party for, as they tell us, their “good friend and faithful flunky, Claire A. Dactyl. She finds herself in a tough financial predicament so we're passing the hat to help her out - an all day BBQ and concert in our neighbor's yard featuring KILLING CASSANOVA and THE WEST OF WAYLAND BAND, plus lots more special guests” Check their web page for directions. $5 suggested donation.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
1-3 pm “CONTINENTAL DRIFT” Celtic and British Isle folk show, on KUSP in Santa Cruz, includes live performance-interviews with host CINDY ODOM on her long-running show. From the highlands of Scotland to the midlands of England and beyond, it’s traditional and contemporary music from Ireland and the other British Isles, with Celtic lore and Celtic-influenced folk and ethnic music from Europe and North America. Info, playlists, and web simulcast at www.kusp.org.
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Saturdays, alternate Saturdays, on web radio:
1:30-4:30 pm (Pacific) “ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” hosted by Mark Michaelis, from WGDR at 91.1 FM in the Green Mountains of Vermont, simulcast at www.wgdr.org. Mark sometimes hosts folk and acoustic renaissance artists in-studio for all-acoustic performance-interviews. He says, “The focus is on contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters and local artists, but a little of anything and everything might creep-in. Whether it's Celtic, bluegrass, world music or even rock or blues, as long as it's got beautiful harmonies and melodies you might here it here on a Saturday afternoon.” More info, playlists, and archived performance-interviews at www.acoustic-harmony.com.
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TODAY: Mark says, “The fabulous singer-songwriter BERNICE LEWIS will be joining me live. Bernice has created four albums of lovely music and it will be a real treat to have a chance to sit and chat with her about her life, music and songwriting.”
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Saturdays, on web radio:
3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” always features live performances and skits and stories with host GARRISON KEILLOR, a regular cast of recording artists, and guests, whether broadcasting from various live venues across America, or from its home base in Minnesota. This initial “live” broadcast tiume each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM, and repeats Saturday night, 6-8 pm and Sunday Noon-2 pm. But if you’re in L.A., it’s much better to find a web simulcast from somewhere; that’s because KPCC has no other music shows and they do not know how to control the levels for music performances, causing frequent peaking and signal cut-out.
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Sat, May 2:
4 pm PACIFIC SERENADES do a classical music house concert at the home of Susan Key & Michael Pratt in Brentwood; reservations get directions, at jeninebaines@yahoo.com or 818-952-5544. Pacific Serenades presents World Premiere of new work by GRAMMY winning jazz pianist/composer Billy Childs - plus works by Ravel and Mozart. Program is:
Circle of blue
Ravel: String Quartet in F major
Mozart: Duo in G major, K. 423, for violin & viola
Billy Childs: New Work for string quartet (their 93rd premiere) World Premiere, commissioned by Pacific Serenades composer and jazz pianist Billy Childs, who for years, has been blurring the lines between jazz and Western classical music.
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Roberto Cani, violin
Connie Kupka, violin
David Walther, viola
David Speltz, cello
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Additional performances are Sun, May 3, at 4 pm, in The Neighborhood Church in Pasadena; and, Tue, May 5, at 8 pm, at the UCLA Faculty Center, on the campus in Westwood.
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Sat, recurring:
4-6 pm SHAPE NOTE / SACRED HARP, “The Learners Group” in Santa Monica. Call Laura for location: 310-450-3516.
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Sat, first Sat every month:
4 pm “CHARITY AUCTION” at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400. Host Brently Heilbron presides over the event, bringing a good time and money for a variety of charitable causes.
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Sat, May 2:
5 pm KELLY'S LOT at St. Francis DeSales Annual School Fair, 13368 Valleyheart Dr, Sherman Oaks. The fair is all weekend Friday through Sunday. Kelly's Lot have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” They have been playing music together for over 13 years, and Kelly says, “We plan on hitting 25. We have 2 CDs in the works and 6 gigs already booked for our European tour in September.” More at www.KellysLot.com
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Sat, first Sat every month:
6-10:30 pm monthly “PICKIN’ NIGHT” at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; www.pickinparlor.com; 818-282-9001. Beginner’s Jam 6-7:30 pm (main store); Intermediate Jam 6-7:30 pm in their additional space at 17824 Chatsworth St, 2 doors E of the main store; Open Jam 7:30-10:30 pm in main store.
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Sat, 1st Sat, every month; in the OC:
6 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” in Mission Viejo; for location, contact David Borger & Ann Carroll, OrangeCountyHoot@songmakers.org; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat; 1st Sat every month; in Oak Glen:
6 pm monthly “HOMETOWN JAMBOREE” show & jam at Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, in the beautiful hills of Oak Glen above Yucaipa and Beaumont; info & tix, 909-797-1005 or www.losriosrancho.com. They tell us, “Folks can tuck into a tasty meal and enjoy a hand-clappin', knee-slappin', toe-tappin' good time as RILEY'S MOUNTAINEERS and special guest performers pick, fiddle and sing their favorite old-time bluegrass, western, and gospel tunes, as well as a few surprises along the way. Guest musicians are always welcome to tote along an instrument or two and join in the free-wheeling jam after the show. You never know who'll turn up, or what you'll hear next!” No shows in Dec and July. Jamborees start at 6 pm. Upcoming: Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7. Advance tix $15 adults, $10 kids age 12 & under.
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Sat, every week:
6:30-10:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me n’ Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, May 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm BERKLEY HART play their CD RELEASE show at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Bob Stane guarantees (money back) that you will, absolutely, strongly like this show. He sent us this testimonial “We have seen close to one hundred shows at The Coffee Gallery Backstage over the last few years. Berkley Hart is in our top five shows. I have never seen a group charm an audience like Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart. Excellent musicians, original songs, mellow harmonies make them an amazing act. The sound of the Backstage gives this great act the venue they deserve. Thanks so much for booking them.” - Kerry and Pat Bower.
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BERKLEY HART have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and were just as impressive for the radio audience. Hailed as masters of both two-part harmony and dazzling song craft, Berkley Hart have established themselves as one of the premier acoustic duos touring the country. In concert the duo shines, the obvious camaraderie between these two top singer-songwriters driving each performance. Add in virtuoso guitar playing from Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart as well as their good natured humor and it’s easy to see why the two have become live favorites. That said, it’s their acclaimed albums which have racked up the accolades, each filled with tunes as catchy as you’re likely to come across. Over their four albums to date, the duo has honed their approach, experimenting with format and instrumentation, even using a band. Now the pair has stripped their sound down to the basics, using only what they can carry, their guitars and their voices. Tixs: $20.
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Sat, May 2:
7 pm THOMAS LEEB at It’s a Grind in Castaic, just off the Hasley Canyon exit from I-5, in Castaic. Thomas tells us, “I'm leaving for a tour of Ireland, Austria and Canada on Tuesday and thought I'd invite you to the traditional sendoff concert. As we have a new baby in our home (yay!) we won't be having the long-promised house concert for a while so this will happen.” More at www.thomasleeb.com
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7-9 pm “JUST PLAIN FOLKS ORANGE COUNTY” Group Singing, sponsored by the local chapter of the international Just Plain Folks; for info & loc, go to www.JPFolks.org.
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7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Sat, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES weekly bluegrass concert at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Ave, Newhall; 661-259-6733. (Lyons exit, just off I-5.) This a long-running series, often, with very impressive performing guests.
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Sat; every Sat:
7:30 pm “RANCH PARTY” evening of country & Americana roots music performances, on the West Patio Stage, Original Farmers Market, 3rd & Fairfax, L.A. Presented by EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. New in April, 2008. Performers have included DAVID SERBY, GRANT LANGSTON, 29 MULES, BOB WOODRUFF, OLD BULL, PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, PAUL CHESNE, NICOLE GORDON, and BUCKSWORTH. Parking: 2 hours free with validation from EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. $3 for the third hour; $1 for each additional 20 minutes; $15 max. Addt’l parking at The Grove, next door. Get validation for their structure from Grove merchants. No cover.
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7:30-11 pm “FIRST SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE” with THE SCREAMING EARWIGS the merry acoustic band of TOM SAUBER, PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS, & MIKE SAUBER, playing the 1st-Sat-of-every-month contra dance at the Brentwood Youth House, 731 S Bundy Dr (just S of San Vincente). Instruction at 7:30, dance from 8-11 pm.
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Sat, first Sat every month:
7:30-11:30 pm “SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at Santa Monica Synagogue, 1448 18th St (corner of 18th & Broadway), Santa Monica. Info, coordinator April Halprin Wayland, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com; www.santamonicafolkmusicclub.org.
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MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Sat, May 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm “HIDDEN LOVE” benefit concert for PETER CASE, with DAVE ALVIN, STAN RIDGWAY, BILL MORRISSEY, and many others, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Info at www.mccabes.com/condata.html.
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For info on the Hidden Love Medical Relief Fund, to assist Peter Case with his medical bills after his emergency open heart surgery, go to www.hiddenlovemedicalrelief.com.
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We have reported in our companion Acoustic Americana Music News, since January, that on January 15, 2009, three-time Grammy-nominated PLIMSOULS singer-songwriter-guitarist PETER CASE underwent emergency open-heart surgery. The surgery was successful and he is now embarked on a long program of recovery. Peter is not ill and is expected to make a full recovery. But the medical bills associated with this necessary surgery and recovery are, and will continue to be, very high. And, like all too many talented working artists, Peter does not have medical insurance. He’s performed live twice on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and delighted many with his myriad of music projects. Now, it’s time for us to help him.
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Under the auspices of the “HIDDEN LOVE MEDICAL RELIEF,” established by Peter’s friends, fans and fellow artists to help alleviate the burden of his mounting medical bills, the “Hidden Love Benefit Concerts” will directly apply to Peter’s medical expenses all money raised.
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The series of three stellar concerts is sold-out, but you can make donations to Peter’s medical relief fund, and/or purchase an excellent 3-CD album to help.
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“HIDDEN LOVE MEDICAL RELIEF” is an effort by Peter’s friends, fans and fellow artists to help alleviate the burden of these mounting medical bills so that Peter can recover, get back and focus on what he does best – writing and performing his songs. No one involved with Hidden Love is going to make money on this endeavor. That's not the point. All money raised through this effort and the “Hidden Love Benefit Concert,” now being organized, will be applied to Peter’s medical expenses.
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The idea behind Hidden Love is that acts of Love – big or small – are often Hidden. We – and you – are doing this because we care for Peter and for his work and feel deeply that, at the end of the day, we need to take care of each other. There’s info about Peter’s condition, the story to date, and links for the Hidden Love Medical Relief Fund, at http://hiddenlovemedicalrelief.com
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News on “The Hidden Love Benefit Concert” will be posted at that site as details are announced. Prior to the concert, tix will be available on the site.
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Meantime, all donations of $35 and higher will receive the Peter Case tribute CD, “A Case for Case,” the 3-disc, 47-song collection of some of music's most talented artists performing Peter Case's songs (heard on “TttT”). Copies of the 3-CD set are graciously being donated by “Hungry for Music,” a non-profit organization dedicated to providing instruments and musical instruction to children. Donations and concert tix purchases are separate transactions; you won’t get confused, because they are separate links on the website. Either way, you’re helping a fine musician in a time of need that is all-too-understandable to a great many of us with no medical insurance.
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Sat, May 2:
8-10 pm JAY KING AND FRIENDS, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. “Music industry legend and icon Jay King has blessed the airwaves and ear drums of the masses by recording his first solo epic, ‘Open Book’ a ten song adventure through adult contemporary textures of love, life and feeling,” says the promo for this one. Working with Larry Dunn of Earth, Wind and Fire, and guitar virtuoso Tony Dewayne, veteran industry staple John Barnes brought his expert production assistance and engineering to his state of the art complex, Innersound Studio-Los Angles. Music composition and production was added by Kevin Techmeier, Ched Tolliver and James L. Richard II, The Sekret Service. Jay is said to have “created a masterpiece in the realm of audio experience that is a destined to become a standard for all time.” We haven’t heard it.
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“Friends” tonight include the multi-talented David Stone on drums, and backup vocals; plus he does his own songs on guitar, ukulele or piano. David spent his late teens working in the Catskills, so he got to hang around many of America’s jazz greats. Fortunately, David had the innate talent to absorb all that genius. He’ll do original songs and old standards and charm the socks off you.
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Michael Doman migrated to L.A. about 10 years ago from the East Coast, determined that his music remain a true instrument for his self-expression, not some product formulated for consumption by the music industry. He has an offbeat style that, as tyhey say, “can't be compared with anybody else.” More at www.myspace.com/michaeldoman
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Philadelphia-born, self-taught musician Nick Mundy started his musical odyssey at the young age of 17 as lead singer and guitarist for the London Records family group, "The Beck Family." Nick continued his journey with another Philadelphia family group, "Sister Sledge," as their musical director and guitarist. He performed on their album titled “My Guy.” Columbia Records industry veterans Cecil Holmes and Ron Mosley saw green in Mundy. Nick left the East Coast for Los Angeles to pursue his artistry, armed with only one hundred dollars and 14 songs. He promptly landed himself a publishing deal with MCA Publishing and Warner Chapell Music. Nick found time to co-write and produce songs including “Talk to Me” for Chico DeBarge; “Trade Him In” with Janice Ian; “What Comes Naturally” for Sheena Easton; “This Song” for Jeffrey Osborne, and many more. More at www.cdbaby.com/cd/nickmundy. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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8 pm IAN McLAGAN (ex Faces and Rod Stewart Band member) plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, at Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Advance tix, reservations, recommended (club is now only holding tables only until 8:30 pm). Show info, http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=2840027&s=93914888. Ian McLaglan plays at 10:30 pm; Bobby Bluehouse at 8 pm.
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THE BOBBY BLUES HOUSE BAND plus a headliner, most Fri & Sat nights, with BBHB opening for “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry.” The venue claims, “This is the greatest house band in America. Members over the years have included musicians who have played with Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, The Jeff Healey Band and influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.” Fri & Sat nights bring local blues bands as well as national acts. Acts booked include Chris Cain, Lil Charlie and the Nite Cats, Coco Montoya, Rod Piazza, James Intveld, Rosie Flores, Duke Robillard, Guitar Shorty, Gary Hoey, Wumbloozo, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and more. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tix link. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am. Tonight’s show is $20.
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Sat, May 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE CAPITOL STEPS, the political satire musical group comprised of former DC insiders, play the Caltech Public Events series in Beckman Auditorium on the Caltech Campus, 332 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; reservations & tix, 888-2CALTECH; www.events.caltech.edu
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Sat, May 2:
8 pm HIGH HILLS, the popular all-women bluegrass band, plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. More at www.highhills.com. $17.50.
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Sat, first Sat every month:
8-10 pm monthly “JUKE JOINT GANG” show at the venue named in FolkWorks as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue, The Talking Stick (new location), 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. This monthly event is specifically cited as a reason for the venue’s 2008 co-win in FolkWorks. It’s an evening of fine acoustic roots music, with four acts, each playing a 30-min set. Hosted by ERNEST TROOST, sometimes with LAUREN ADAMS, who have each performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Venue has coffeehouse fare, good sandwiches, salads, soup. No cover.
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Sat, May 2; first Sat, every month:
8 pm monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. Always on the first Saturday of the month, and just one dollar to get in. Sign-up starts at 7:30, show at 8 pm. They tell us, “If there aren't enough slots for everybody, we'll make a list for the next month, and call you at 7:30. Each act gets two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first. We'll have desserts and coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the show.” $1 cover.
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Sat, first Sat every month; in the OC:
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” meets in a private home in Mission Viejo. Info, www.songmakers.org/hoots/orange_county_hoot.htm.
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Sat, May 2:
8:30 pm FAY WOLF at The Pig 'n’ Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com; 323-463-0000. We liked her a lot when we heard her perform at a recent LAWIM Soiree showcase. Check-out Fay’s piano and vocals at www.myspace.com/faywolfmusic and at www.youtube.com/user/faywolfmusic.
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Sat, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, May 2; in the OC:
9:30 pm-1:30 am DENNIS ROGER REED BAND at Marlin’s Bar and Grill, 16651 Gothard Av, Huntington Beach; 714-842-5587. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they’re very musical and a lot of fun. Dennis says, “Country Roots returns! Join the boys and welcome the new drummer and guitar player. This gig is a benefit for Laguna Hills High’s Grad Nite. www.dennisrogerreed.com. For $10 tickets, contact dennisrogerreed@pacbell.net or mark_loos@dell.com.
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Sat, every week; on TV:
11 pm-12 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" on KLCS (check your cable co.; broadcast TV Ch. 58). Recent editions have happily featured classic Americana artists, rather than the dearth of alt rockers who dominated for several months.
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Sunday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are: the annual Topanga Blues Festival; three of the many global special events for PETE SEEGER’s 90th birthday (the BIG one in NYC is the “Show of the Year” pick) and a pair of smaller ones, both FREE, happen locally, one in Altadena at noon, and one in L.A. at 2 pm; catch one or both of those free shows, then catch the free “Grand Ole Echo” show that runs from 5 to 8 pm; AND, our final pick is the third-of-three long-sold-out “Hidden Love” benefit concerts for Peter Case at 7 pm.
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11 am-4 pm “TOPANGA BLUES FESTIVAL” with JAKE LaBOTZ, THE PHILLIP WALKER BLUES BAND, JACKIE PAYNE SOUL BLUES BAND, & PHIL GATES BAND, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723.
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Sun, May 3 (Sat & Sun):
10 am-6 pm annual “REDONDO BEACH PIER ART & JAZZ FESTIVAL” on the Redondo Beach Pier. Free admission.
Today’s FESTIVAL LINE UP:
Sunday, May 3:
10 am-Noon Abe Lagrimas, Jr. (ukulele) & Yohei Nakamura (guitar)
Noon-2 pm Mark Fitchett
2-4 pm Karl Grossman & Camino Rio
4-6 pm Scott Martin Trio
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Sun, May 3; in NYC; the Show of the Year:
“PETE SEEGER’S 90th BIRTHDAY - A SING-ALONG CELEBRATION” in Madison Square Garden, New York City. Tickets just went on sale in mid-March for this amazing concert, with a huge performing cast: PETE SEEGER, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, DAVE MATTHEWS, EDDIE VEDDER, JOHN MELLENCAMP, JUANES, ANI DIFRANCO, ARLO GUTHRIE, BELA FLECK, BEN BRIDWELL, BEN HARPER, BILLY BRAGG, BILLY NERSHI, BRUCE COCKBURN, EMMYLOU HARRIS, JOAN BAEZ, KELLER WILLIAMS, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO, MICHAEL FRANTI, PATTERSON HOOD, PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND WITH DEL MCCOURY, RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOT, RICHIE HAVENS, STEVE EARLE, TAJ MAHAL, TOM MORELLO, WARREN HAYNES, ABIGAIL WASHBURN & THE SPARROW QUARTET, BERNICE JOHNSON REAGON, DAR WILLIAMS, GUY DAVIS, JAY UNGAR & MOLLY MASON, KATE & ANNA MCGARRIGLE, LARRY LONG, MIKE & RUTHY, NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE, NYC LABOR CHORUS, SCARLET MOORE, SILVIO RODRIGUEZ, TAO RODRIGUEZ-SEEGER, TOM CHAPIN, TOM PAXTON, TOMMY SANDS, TONY TRISCHKA, & TOSHI REAGON. All proceeds benefit the Hudson River Sloop “Clearwater.” Much more at www.seeger90.com
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Sun, May 3; (Sat & Sun, May 2 & 3), in Elk Grove, CA:
52nd annual “ELK GROVE WESTERN FESTIVAL” includes the CROSS TOWN COWBOYS, OLD WEST CORRAL, in Elk Grove Park, 9929 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA; www.elkgrovewesternfestival.com/index.html. $5 parking, free entry.
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Sun, May 3; in Escondido, CA:
BELINDA GAIL plays the California Center For The Arts, 340 N Escondido Bl, Escondido; 800-988-4253; www.artcenter.org. The lovely and superbly talented Belinda Gail has performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” She has won top awards in western music from both the WMA and the AWA.
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L.A. AREA EVENTS: here are the club gigs, coffeehouse shows, concerts, and all kinds o’ things… (the local FESTIVALS are already listed, in Saturday’s lidtings!)
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9 am-1 pm “CLAREMONT FARMER'S MARKET” has live acoustic music in downtown Claremont. RON ELY plays songs of the sea and more on 2nd St between Yale Av and Indian Hill, in old downtown Claremont. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely .
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10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Includes free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, May 2; every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100.
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10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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Sun, May 3:
11 am ZAK MORGAN plays a Matinee Kid’s Show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Grammy-nominated recording artist Zak Morgan delights children and parents alike with his wonderful wordplay and magical live performances. His love of music and make believe, and his motto - "I can do it" - are contagious. Cross Dr. Seuss with Shel Silverstein, and toss in smidgeons of grade school teacher, stand-up comic, and folk musician, and you've got a great show. Please help us welcome Zak in his return to McCabe's. $8, kids under age 2 are free.
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May 3; a “PICK-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS”:
11:30 am-2:30 pm “NAVIGATING THE MEDIA! PART 2” is a seminar for artists that explores “the Mix Between ART, BUSINESS, PR and THE MEDIA, for Showbiz Pros and Creative Entrepreneurs.” At Mexicali Cocina Cantina, 12161 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604; 818-985-1744.
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Presenter GAYL MURPHY says “Interview Tactics! gave you the media mindset; how to tell it to sell it, along with tools and tactics you need to successfully pitch your business and talk about who you are, what you do and what’s next...to anyone, anywhere.”
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This is Gayl’s “PART 2: This Mastermind Seminar that will fortify and enhance your media experience and sharpen it like lazar. In three hours, you will completely jumpstart your skill-set and confidence, so you can you pitch yourself and your business in any medium. PR Pro Roz Wolf will join me, and together we’ll take you to that next level – and not only about Surviving The Media without Getting Clobbered, but PR as well and how The Media and PR mix. What PR is and isn’t. Why you need it and how to use it. Roz will also demystify what it means to have a publicist ...or just consult with one.”
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GAYL MURPHY is an award-winning veteran Hollywood Correspondent, Media Coach & Consultant, Speaker and the Author of “Interview Tactics: How to Survive the Media without Getting Clobbered! The Insider's Guide to Giving a Killer Interview!” Gayl’s coaching media clients have included, The Walt Disney Co., Parsons, The X Prize Foundation, Giama Media, The Nederlander Co., Geffen Records, The Buck Inst., and NBC, and others.
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ROZ WOLF is VP of Media Development at The Producers Lab in LA. She is a veteran PR professional. She’s been a team player with some of the most famous Hollywood PR firms, including Levine/Schneider and Rogers & Cowan where she worked with corporate and entertainment accounts including: Oscar winning campaigns (“Driving Miss Daisy,”) Jack In The Box, The Three Stooges, and Tony LaRussa (Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball team) plus, numerous self-help experts and lifestyle authors.
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Gayl adds, “register yourself and a friend for this Media Mastermind group and receive a free copy of the Interview Tactics! EBook, a $20 value.”
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Limited to 25 attendees. Register at http://tinyurl.com/navigating-the-media-part-2
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Noon-3 pm “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DULCIMER HERITAGE PICNIC & ALL INSTRUMENT JAM” in Central Park, off Edwards & Central Park Dr, Huntington Beach; new location, N of Alice's Breakfast in the Park Restaurant.
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Noon-3 pm “SING FOR PETE’S SAKE” is one of two local “PETE SEEGER 90th BIRTHDAY” shows, this one at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Sing along on songs made classic by PETE SEEGER, including Remember these songs: “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?,” “If I Had a Hammer,” “Guantanamera,” and “This Land Is Your Land,” and many more. (Pete changed the lyric from “We will” to “We Shall Overcome,” and the anthem of the Civil Rights movement was born.)
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BILL BURNETT (“Bill Burnett’s Song Mine”) says, “We want all sorts of people - pros and amateurs and just regular folk - to come and sing a song or sing-along.” Emcee / songleaders include some famous musicians, plus your editor. This will be a good time, so come prepared to learn some songs (at least the choruses) and to sing ‘em out!
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Late breaking news on the Nobel Prize for Pete Seeger, www.nobelprize4pete.org. People can contact the Nobel Committee directly, at this address: Mr. Thorbjørn Jagland, President, Nobel Peace Price Committee, Norwegian Parliament, Henrik Ibsens gate 51, 0255 OSLO, Norway. Info on Pete Seeger at www.peteseeger.net.
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There’s a fine story in the Guardian newspaper (UK), at www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2009/apr/30/pete-seeger-birthday-90-music. Want more? Another of the best pieces we found was written for his 85th, five years ago, at http://la.indymedia.org/print.php?id=109703. Here’s a piece of that: "Long before Howard Zinn wrote his 'A People's History of the United States', Pete Seeger sang it. Whether he's explaining just whom Casey Jones the Union Scab was or asking the question "Which Side Are You On?" or telling of the women workers' struggle in "Bread and Roses" or engaging in Leadbelly's story of racism that brings about "The Bourgeious Blues", or singing the mournful anti- war "The Crow on the Cradle", or offering an introspective celebration of the earth in "Sailing Down My Golden River", its all about us. All of us."
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12:30-5 pm “BRUNCH AMERICANA” series, this week with DAVID SERBY, LORETTA LYNCH (trio), & KARLING ABBEGATE, hosted by HILLBILLY DJ JEFF, at the Redwood Bar and Grill, 316 W 2nd St, L.A.; www.myspace.com/theredwoodbar. The music of David Serby has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” David tells us, “The show starts at 12:30 pm and we hit the stage sometime after 3:45 pm. But get there early to catch my friends Loretta Lynch. They’ve got cool tunes, beautiful harmonies, and are three of the sweetest gals you’re going to meet. I’m also looking forward to playing with Karling Abbegate for the first time.”
More on today’s lineup at:
David Serby, www.davidserby.com & www.myspace.com/davidserby
Loretta Lynch: www.myspace.com/lorettalynch
Karling Abbegate: www.myspace.com/karlingabbegate
Hillbilly DJ Jeff’s Brunch Americana series, www.myspace.com/cowboymusictunes
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Sun, May 3; every week:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun; 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun, May 3; 1st Sun, every month:
1-5 pm “1ST SUNDAYS BLUEGRASS JAM” at El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance; first Sun, every month. Bill Elliott 909-678-1180; Ron Walters 310-534-1439.
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Sun, May 3; 1st Sun, every month:
1 pm Monthly “CTMS OLD TIME JAM” hosted by the California Traditional Music Society at the Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl (in the park), Encino; 818-817-7756; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org. Free.
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1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, May 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2-6 pm “SINGING FOR OUR LIVES / CANTANDO POR UN CAMBIO” is one of two local “PETE SEEGER 90th BIRTHDAY” shows, this one at the UCLA Downtown Labor Center across from MacArthur Park, 675 S Park View St, L.A. 90057; info, www.labor.ucla.edu or call Natalia Garcia at 213-480-4155 x205. Co-produced with Dana Charnofsky’s “Concerts in Harmony.” Dana tells us it will be “Half ‘our’ music and Seeger sing-alongs, and half world music - mostly Latino / Spanish, plus some spoken word.”
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Performers include ANDREW KELSEY, AREPA, CANTOR STEVE PUZARNE, DALE LADUKE, DEANNA PINO, ERIC SCHWARTZ, FELICE PERES, FIDEL SANCHEZ, FRED STARNER, JANEEN RAE HELLER, JORNALEROS DEL NORTE, LISA TURNER, MELINDA GIBSON, MICHAEL J. MOORE, & ROBBY HELPERIN.
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The promo says, “Join us as we sing and celebrate workers of the world and Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday, in a free concert. You will hear and can sing along with songs of the heart, songs of work, songs of peace, and songs of struggle, [in] an afternoon filled with songs of our lives! We'll be celebrating in style all afternoon with food, drinks, Americana folk music (classic and contemporary singer-songwriter), Cumbia-fusion, Canto Nuevo, and Pete Seeger-style sing-alongs. We'll close out the day with dancing. Bring the family for a mosaic of music.”
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Sing along on songs made classic by PETE SEEGER, including Remember these songs: “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?,” “If I Had a Hammer,” “Guantanamera,” and “This Land Is Your Land.” (Pete changed the lyric from “We will” to “We Shall Overcome,” and the anthem of the Civil Rights movement was born.)
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Sequence of events: Pete Seeger sing-along (classic folk), Arepa (Cumbia-fusion group, college students), singer-songwriter music (contemporary folk -- Dale LaDuke, Deanna Pino, Michael J. Moore), Fidel & Cantor Steve (Canto Nuevo), Pete Seeger sing-along (classic folk), Jornaleros del Norte (Latino day laborer band). Info on Pete Seeger at www.peteseeger.net and the campaign to nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize, http://www.nobelprize4pete.org.
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There’s a fine story in the Guardian newspaper (UK), at www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2009/apr/30/pete-seeger-birthday-90-music. Want more? Another of the best pieces we found was written for his 85th, five years ago, at http://la.indymedia.org/print.php?id=109703. Here’s a piece of that: "Long before Howard Zinn wrote his 'A People's History of the United States', Pete Seeger sang it. Whether he's explaining just whom Casey Jones the Union Scab was or asking the question "Which Side Are You On?" or telling of the women workers' struggle in "Bread and Roses" or engaging in Leadbelly's story of racism that brings about "The Bourgeious Blues", or singing the mournful anti- war "The Crow on the Cradle", or offering an introspective celebration of the earth in "Sailing Down My Golden River", its all about us. All of us."
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Sun, May 3:
2 pm ROGER WILLIAMS at the Haugh Performing Arts Center, at Citrus College 1000 W. Foothill Bl, Glendora 91741; www.haughpac.com. Roger Williams has played the soundtrack music for three generations. He is the greatest-selling popular pianist in history. With an astounding 18 gold and platinum albums to his credit, his list of hits includes “Born Free,” “The Impossible Dream,” “Till,” “Almost Paradise,” “Two Different Worlds,” “Lara’s Theme” from “Dr. Zhivago,” and the theme from “Somewhere in Time.” Backed by five musicians, his concert will feature everything from Rachmaninoff to “The St. Louis Blues,” “Exodus,” “Chariots of Fire,” and, “Autumn Leaves.” Other highlights of this memorable afternoon include Roger’s famous “By Request” medley (awesomely improvised from audience suggestions) and, if schedule permits, the opportunity to see and hear the custom solid-gold piano created in his honor by the Steinway Corporation. Artist info, www.mrpianotoday.com. Tix $36, students & srs $34, age 16 & under $18.
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Sun, May 3:
2-5 pm “FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL IN SANTA MONICA” featuring GARRET SWAYNE, TRACY NEWMAN, ROBERT MORGAN FISHER at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St (at 2nd St.), Santa Monica 90405; 310-399-1631. Admission by donation, but no one turned away for lack of funds. More at www.garretswayne.com
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Sun, May 3; first Sun every month; in Nipomo:
2 pm WILD RIVER RAMBLERS bring bluegrass to Santa Maria Brewing Co, 112 Cuyama Ln (1/2 blk W of the 101), Nipomo; 805-349-2090. Features JULIO BOYSENBERRY on banjo. “2 PM to whenever.”
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Sun, May 3; recurring:
3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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Sun, May 3:
3:30 pm THE CAPITOL STEPS, the political satire musical group comprised of former DC insiders, play the Caltech Public Events series in Beckman Auditorium on the Caltech Campus, 332 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; reservations & tix, 888-2CALTECH; www.events.caltech.edu
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Sun, May 3:
4 pm KATIE MELUA performs an in-store concert at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400. Event info, www.amoeba.com/live-shows/calendars.html. “she sings impeccably in her sultry and innocent way…” - Mojo. Georgian-born English chanteuse KATIE MELUA celebrates her new album, “Pictures,” due out May 5 on Dramatico, and available early at Amoeba on the day of her in-store performance. Katie plays tonight at the Hotel Café.
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Sun, May 3; every week:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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Sun, May 3; every week:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Sun, May 3; every week:
4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Sun, May 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5-9 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” this week with TONY GILKYSON, THE GOLDEN DAYS, & NEXT OF KIN, on the main stage, plus TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT on the Back Porch Stage; country & roots series brings a full lineup each week to The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT has performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they host the annual “Los Angeles Old Time Social” coming May 15 & 16; details soon. Each week through the spring & summer, it’s several acts on the main stage indoors, plus more live music on the Back Porch Stage, where there’s a BBQ available. Venue has a full bar. All ages, no cover.
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Sun, May 3; every week:
5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, May 3; first Sun every month; in Santa Margarita:
5:30-8:30 pm SANTA MARGARITA JAM (bluegrass & more) at "The Porch" (formerly Solomon's Café), 22322 El Camino Real (Rt 58), Santa Margarita. First 1/2 hour is a free music lesson for anyone getting started; remainder of evening is an open jam for all pickers. Bluegrass / trad / old time oriented. Info, siminoff@siminoff.net.
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Sun, May 3; every week; on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “MOUNTAIN STAGE,” the long-time NPR roots music show with live performances, hosted by Larry Groce, from the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. No L.A. broadcast station carries this incredibly popular show (or any other NPR syndicated folk-Americana performance-interview show) but you can find a simulcast from any of many other stations at www.mountainstage.org or get info at 304-293-SHOW.
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Sun, May 3; every week:
6-8 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD NUMBER 7 play a new “Sunday Happy Hour” residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar. You’ve seen them on TV, as final-round finalists on “America’s Next Great Band,” and they made it to #29 on the Americana charts at the close of 2008. Bluegrass-Americana music and drink specials on the West Side. More at www.oldnumber7.net.
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Sun, May 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
SOLD OUT: 7 pm “HIDDEN LOVE” benefit concert for PETER CASE, with T-BONE BURNETT & FRIENDS, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Info at www.mccabes.com/condata.html.
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For info on the Hidden Love Medical Relief Fund, to assist Peter Case with his medical bills after his emergency open heart surgery, go to www.hiddenlovemedicalrelief.com.
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We have reported in our companion Acoustic Americana Music News, since January, that on January 15, 2009, three-time Grammy-nominated PLIMSOULS singer-songwriter-guitarist PETER CASE underwent emergency open-heart surgery. The surgery was successful and he is now embarked on a long program of recovery. Peter is not ill and is expected to make a full recovery. But the medical bills associated with this necessary surgery and recovery are, and will continue to be, very high. And, like all too many talented working artists, Peter does not have medical insurance. He’s performed live twice on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and delighted many with his myriad of music projects. Now, it’s time for us to help him.
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Under the auspices of the “HIDDEN LOVE MEDICAL RELIEF,” established by Peter’s friends, fans and fellow artists to help alleviate the burden of his mounting medical bills, the “Hidden Love Benefit Concerts” will directly apply to Peter’s medical expenses all money raised.
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The series of three stellar concerts is sold-out, but you can make donations to Peter’s medical relief fund, and/or purchase an excellent 3-CD album to help.
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“HIDDEN LOVE MEDICAL RELIEF” is an effort by Peter’s friends, fans and fellow artists to help alleviate the burden of these mounting medical bills so that Peter can recover, get back and focus on what he does best – writing and performing his songs. No one involved with Hidden Love is going to make money on this endeavor. That's not the point. All money raised through this effort and the “Hidden Love Benefit Concert,” now being organized, will be applied to Peter’s medical expenses.
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The idea behind Hidden Love is that acts of Love – big or small – are often Hidden. We – and you – are doing this because we care for Peter and for his work and feel deeply that, at the end of the day, we need to take care of each other. There’s info about Peter’s condition, the story to date, and links for the Hidden Love Medical Relief Fund, at http://hiddenlovemedicalrelief.com
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News on “The Hidden Love Benefit Concert” will be posted at that site as details are announced. Prior to the concert, tix will be available on the site.
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Meantime, all donations of $35 and higher will receive the Peter Case tribute CD, “A Case for Case,” the 3-disc, 47-song collection of some of music's most talented artists performing Peter Case's songs (heard on “TttT”). Copies of the 3-CD set are graciously being donated by “Hungry for Music,” a non-profit organization dedicated to providing instruments and musical instruction to children. Donations and concert tix purchases are separate transactions; you won’t get confused, because they are separate links on the website. Either way, you’re helping a fine musician in a time of need that is all-too-understandable to a great many of us with no medical insurance.
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Sun, May 3:
7 pm CROWN CITY BAND, plus RANDY RIVERA opening, at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. They are a Pasadena-based band that plays blues, country rock, oldies from the ‘60s and ‘70s, and originals. First formed in summer 1999 as a trio, they are now the five-piece of Ken Marcus (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Dalton Perry (harmonica, vocals), Steve Sattler (lead guitar), Jeff Kinsey (bass), and Don Vena (drums). They tell us, “Our influences are wide-ranging, from CCR, to Arthur Crudup, to Ball and Sultan, and others.”
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Plus, RANDY RIVERA, one of venue impresario’s Bob Stane’s faves for his wit and song balance. Your editor says, we’ve heard and enjoyed him many times. Randy combines a strong presence and heartfelt vocals backed by tasteful and versatile guitar work. His original writing stretches from the tender to the ludicrous, yet he is so humble that he can't understand why people keep coming back to hear him. His songs touch the heart and funnybone. $15.
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Sun, May 3:
7-9 pm KATIE MELUA at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood; 323-461-2040; www.hotelcafe.com. “she sings impeccably in her sultry and innocent way…” - Mojo. Georgian-born English chanteuse KATIE MELUA celebrates her new album, “Pictures,” due out May 5 on Dramatico, and available early at her show tonight. Katie plays an in-store today at 4 pm at Amoeba Music. All advance tix are gone, some tix expected to be available at door.
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Sun, May 3; every Sun:
7-8 pm JES HUDAK plays her weekly residency at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). JES HUDAK is a singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles. Her weapons of choice are the piano and her voice, and she has been known to wield a guitar from time to time. Her live performance “takes her audience on a journey through laughter and love and sadness and heartbreak. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and her songs are original, emotional, and real.” Artist info, www.jes-hudak.com and www.myspace.com/jeshudak
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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Sun, May 3; every week:
7 pm PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARC PLATT at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member in advance to gain entry. Limit 10 performers per week. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/workshop.shtml. Each week's workshop is $20, with all proceeds to the venue.
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Sun, May 3; every week, on radio and web radio:
7-9 pm “FOLKSCENE” is a long-running folk music show from Los Angeles, hosted by ROZ LARMAN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live, with a guest recording artist. The show celebrated its 37th year on the air in February 2008. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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Sun, May 3; every week, on web radio:
7 pm “FLAT CAT RADIO,” hosted by DAVE STRAUSS, features live on-air performance-interviews at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio. It’s a weekly live web-only show focused on Los Angeles-based songwriters of all genres, but the live segment is generally an acoustic performance.
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Sun, May 3:
8 pm CITY FRITTER plays Rusty's Surf Ranch on the world famous Santa Monica Pier. CITY FRITTER has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.cityfritter.com.
Playing "Rusty Sundays" - a weekly showcase of LAʼs best up-and-coming rock, country, blues and folk music acts held every Sunday night on the Wild-West side. Also playing: Matt Owens & The Golden West $3
Jewels & Johnny
http://cityfritter.com
http://myspace.com/cityfritter
http://sonicbids.com/cityfritter
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Sun, May 3; every Sun:
9 pm “RUSTY SUNDAYS” weekly showcase of “L.A.’s best up-and-coming rock, country, blues and folk music acts, on the Wild-West side” at Rusty’s Surf Ranch, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica 90401. Musical hosts are MATT OWENS & THE GOLDEN WEST, plus another act or two. $3 cover.
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Monday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are plentiful, with: Marina V at Hotel Café at 7 pm; Nathan McEuen & Scott Gates in Altadena at 8 pm; a free show - Dale LaDuke’s series, this week with Stephanie Bettman, in Tujunga at 8 pm; and the May Day Mischief show at the Viper Room in Hollywood at 8 pm.
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Mon, May 4, every week; on radio & web simulcast:
1-4 pm “BUFFALO BAYOU” radio show hosted by Jake Bacon on KUCI, simulcast at http://www.kuci.org. Sometimes with live performances. It’s “a swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and all things bayou sonic gumbo laced with international flavorings and a wild attitude, cooked up, and served live to the world on the web and on itunes, and at 88.9 FM in Irvine since 2003. In addition to the KUCI webstream, the show is live on myspace at www.myspace.com/jakebacon889.
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Mon, May 4; every week:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon, May 4; every Mon, on the web:
3:59-5:15 pm (Pacific time) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast from Lexington, Kentucky. Those near Lexington are invited to attend the show live; the rest of us can watch and listen live on the web, or download the podcast later, at www.woodsongs.com. The host is folksinger MICHAEL JOHNATHON, and both he and many of his guests have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Michael’s “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour” is a multi-media celebration of grassroots Americana music, heard worldwide in radio syndication (except in L.A.) and seen and heard on the web. Every Monday evening, Michael and his guests perform folk and bluegrass, and the show explores songwriting, new artists, literature, worldwide radio, television and concerts. WoodSongs is the world first multi-camera, weekly series broadcast on the Internet. Online viewers worldwide can watch the behind-the-scenes production heard by over 900,000 radio listeners on over 491 radio stations each week. Here’s the weekly schedule, adjusted to Pacific time: 4 pm - watch the 60 minute show live as it happens; 5:03 pm - join the audience as they record the promo for the just-completed show; 5:05 pm - enjoy the guest artist's encore performances, not heard on the radio broadcast.
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Mon, May 4; every Mon:
6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, May 4; recurring, on web radio:
6 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Mon, May 4; every week:
“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com.
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“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676.
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Mon, May 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm (sharp) MARINA V at Hotel Café, 1623 N. Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028. She is named in FolkWorks among the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten.” Following Marina V is the “ROCK THE FOLK OUT TOUR,” 8-11 pm, with JAKE WALDEN, STEWART LEWIS, TOM GOSS & FRIENDS. Venue is 21+; $7 cover for Marina V.
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Mon, May 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “DALE LaDUKE’S SINGER-SONGWRITER SERIES” brings STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN plus TEIG JOHNSON to Arnie's Ristorante Italiano & Café,-6864 Foothill Bl, Tujunga; 818-951-9089. No cover charge, but tips always welcome. Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters and Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest winners STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” as has performing host DALE LaDUKE. Plus tonight’s special guest, local guitar prodigy TEIG JOHNSON. Series runs 1st and 3rd Mondays, every month, with different guests. Dinner,lighter fare, coffeehouse drinks available. No cover.
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Mon, May 4; repeats every first Mon:
7:30-9 pm “LAMN JAM” at The Scene, 806 E Colorado St (x-st Everett), Glendale 91205; 818-241-7029. L.A. Music Network Jam is billed as a place where “artists, musicians, singers and songwriters play for the pros.” Only LAMN Members perform by registering at 818-769-6095 or tara@lamn.com. Info: www.lamn.com. Performers receive constructive criticism in the areas of music, lyrics and performance. No cover.
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Mon, May 4; every week:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; Web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. This is named as the “Best Acoustic Open Mic” in L.A. AND the “Best Web Simulcast,” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Performers may choose (in advance) to purchase a multi-camera DVD of their performance. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Mon, May 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm NATHAN McEUEN & SCOTT GATES at at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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NATHAN McEUEN & SCOTT GATES are a fine combination of new-fangled acoustic roots music, with virtuosity beyond their years, and musiciality that thoroughly entertains. Nathan, Son of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founding member John McEuen, was raised with a firm foundation in bluegrass and folk music. Joining with 16-year-old mandolin wunderkind Scott Gates, they are a formidable duo with instrumental genius, vocals, and as venue impresario Bob Stane says, “downright old fashioned fun!”
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Inspiration was never in short supply for Nathan during his formative years, in the presence of people like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash. With the likes of all of these immortal names in music as part of his young life, Nathan says "I am hesitant to pick just one source of my inspiration, but the circumstances that I grew up in best prepared and motivated me for what is now my life's passion. It was his own hard work and creative magic that has gotten him to stages like The Grand Ol' Opry and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He has opened for David Crosby and Graham Nash, Dave Mason, Kenny Loggins, John Denver, Dwight Yoakam, Monte Montgomery, and performed with Kevin Nealon (SNL), Brett Dennen, and Mario Calire (Ozomatli, Wallflowers).
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Scott Gates, at 16, has taken the acoustic world by storm with his inventive and lightening fast, clean licks. Quickly gaining recognition across America for his playing, Scott is already an in-demand session player. He’s just back from recording on Kenny Loggins’ new album, where he traded instrumental solos and vocal harmonies and leads with Nathan. His resume is impressive, playing with the likes of John McEuen, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The James King Band, The Witcher Brothers, Byron Berline and many others. With experience heading his own band (they perfomed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”), Scott has quite literally grown up on stage. He is the winner of the band competition at both the 2007 and 2008 Topanga Banjo and Fiddle contest, has been a 2-time member of the Youth All Star National Bluegrass Band, appeared numerous times on TV and radio and has showcased in Nashville and Memphis. "Scott Gates, a student of mandolin legend Evan Marshall and one of the rising young stars in the mandolin world." - Scott Tischenor- Mandolin Café. "Scott's vocals now match his mandolin prowess... " - Brenda Hough from the Bluegrass Breakdown.
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Bob Stane adds, “Two faves at The Coffee Gallery Backstage together again. Lots of picking and singing.” $15.
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Mon, May 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm-midnight “MAYDAY MISCHIEF” with MICHAEL ANN, AMY CLARKE, THE CONLONS , BACKNBLOOM, THE B.O.L.T. (BREATH OF LIFE TRIO), & MICHAEL DOMAN, at the Viper Room Downstairs Lounge, 8852 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069; 310-358-1881; www.theviperroom.com. Partly acoustic, partly electric, presented by Can Of Jam, Scorpfaery Productions & Open Soul.
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THE CONLONS at 8 pm, www.myspace.com/theconlons
BACKNBLOOM at 8:45, www.myspace.com/loristeele
THE B.O.L.T. at 9:30, www.theboltmusic.com
AMY CLARKE “with mystery guest” at 10:15, www.amyclarke.com
MICHAEL ANN at 11 pm, www.myspace.com/michaelannmusic
MICHAEL DOMAN at 11:30 pm, www.myspace.com/michaeldoman
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The evening begins with the of THE CONLONS, wife & husband Annette & Doug Conlon are “chilled-out psychedelic roots rock acoustic & electric guitar, with Brian LaFranchi on bass. BACKNBLOOM debuts tonight under its new name, with Lori Steele on vocals & fierce classical violin, and Alberto Kababie on guitar. The B.O.L.T. (Breath of Life Trio) performs an acoustic set with Deepak on lead vocals, violin & guitar, John Twiford on lead vocals, bass & guitar, and Brandon Fox on rhythm guitar. AMY CLARKE plays an electroacoustic set on vocals, piano, keys, percussion and “otherworldly effects” on Serena her synth keyboard. MICHAEL ANN & MICHAEL DOMAN deliver voice and acoustic guitar performances, Michael Ann with her passionate bluegrass-rooted playing, first solo, then joined on guitar by MICHAEL DOMAN, until he takes the stage for his own performance and guitar stylings.
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Mon, May 4; every week:
8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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Mon, May 4; every week:
8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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Mon, May 4; every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Mon, May 4; every week:
8 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, May 4; every week:
ON HIATUS: 8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL has long hosted the weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 78th & Western, L.A. But, the series is on hiatus because the venue is remodeling. We’ll let you know when it returns. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Mon, May 4; every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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Mon, May 4; every week:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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8:30 pm OPEN-MIC hosted by Gordon Gilges at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, ”There's a piano & guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you. Bring your music, your own instruments, your friends!” Sign-ups are at 8 pm. Comedy is now from 7:30-8:30 pm, with those sign-ups at 7:30 pm. They add, “We are trying to create a community of artists who support each other, so participants are encouraged to come early and stay as long as you can to show the love to your fellow open-mic-ers. You may even get to go up a second time. The night may even turn into a big music jam, so be prepared for anything! There's a piano and guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you.”
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Mon, May 4; every week:
9-11:30 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon, May 4; every week:
9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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10 pm PRESTON SMITH plays solo acoustic at The Bridge, 3256 Caheunga Bl (at Barham), Universal City / Hollywood area, one mile N of the Hollywood Bowl. Romantic, loungy, acoustic room. Preston sings “blues & beyond,” soul and jazz. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger July 28, ‘06 Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston sang for Barbra Streisand's wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano's, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song "Black and White," then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com
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Mon, May 4; every week:
10:30 pm “BLUES JAM” with MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Babe's and Ricky's Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, L.A.; 323-295-9112; www.bluesbar.com.. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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[Updated editions with more (as we have time to organize all of it), and all the many, many, acoustic music events in MAY and JUNE and beyond - in and around Los Angeles, plus the many, many, many upcoming acoustic music FESTIVALS, near and far, will post soon.]
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View more events at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, as chronological date listings, and longer “looks ahead.” The Acoustic Americana Music Calendar updates often, and News Features post weekly (more-or-less).
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(1) Los Angeles-area acoustic Americana / folk-Americana / acoustic renaissance music events, and,
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(2) festivals and other events of great note featuring acoustic Americana and acoustic renaissance music, THROUGHOUT THE US & CANADA (and sometimes beyond), are included in the Guide, and listed separately in our presentation of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.) Events,” which we publish here from time to time. THIS Guide edition contains the most current listings, as of the date it was published.
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If you used a url for a specific edition to reach the Guide, THERE MAY BE A MORE RECENT EDITION. Use the basic url - http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com - and check the side bar on the left, to see if more recent editions have been published.
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If you want to explore our Myspace page and you’re interested in what’s available there, you’ll probably need to use the “view all” button and scroll, then use the “older” button as many times as needed to explore the archives.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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News of the “Tied to the Tracks” radio & TV shows is at www.myspace.com/laacoustic and on No Depression, at http://community.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
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As always, more to come, as we (believe it or not) continue to make updates to all the months of 2009 in the “long look ahead” posts.
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…So many truly fine shows, so few evenings and weekends to see them. With a new spirit of HOPE in America, why not celebrate by going out for a tunefully good time?
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copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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“There’s nothing as quiet as night without music, as dark as a night without stars...” - from “THE FIDDLER,” learned from Guy Carawan
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CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH (yikes! We don’t have it yet for May! Where are you, Grammy nominee Lisa Haley? OH! That’s right, you’re touring in Europe!)
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Yes, it’s true -
There are more ACOUSTIC AMERICANA / ACOUSTIC RENAISSANCE music performances EVERY week in the Los Angeles area than the COMBINED TOTAL of ALL OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC!
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If you have trouble believing that assertion, then consider this: recent editions, covering 10 days each in April, have required 95 and 107 pages if you print them out!
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And check it yourself: take any edition of the L.A. Times Calendar Section and any edition of the LA Weekly, count-up all the live music shows (you won’t even need to subtract-out the acoustic shows in those two publications, since they hardly list any, anyway) and add them up. THEN, count the number of live acoustic music performances for the same days in the Acoustic Americana Music Guide. We have yet to find a week when the TOTAL of all those other genres of music performances equals the number of live performances of acoustic music in the L.A. area! (Even though you can’t hear the music on the radio here, either…)
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